Jagannath University

Assignment
Teaching listening and speaking skills

Topic:
Demonstration of “pre-listening and while-listening phases for
a specific listening test in the classroom

Submitted to: Nusrat Jahan

Submitted by:
Mohammad Jamal Hossain
Applied linguistics and ELT (professional)
Batch # 15
Roll:

Listening Activity: Phobias: Causes, Symptoms, and Impact

Time: 40 minutes
As a teacher, to carry out the activity in the classroom, I will segregate the
whole activity into three parts.

a. Pre-listening session
b. While-listening session
c. Post-listening session.

a. Pre-listening session:
Brainstorming:
In this session, first I will spend around 25 minutes activating the schema of my
learners, and then I will establish the reasons for the listening. To activate the
schema, I will run a brainstorming session. In this session, I would do the
following;

Step: 1
 I will briefly introduce the topic of fears and phobias to the learners.
 I will give a simple definition of phobias as irrational fears and mention
that everyone has fears, but some are more common than others.
Step: 2
 Ask each student to take a few minutes to individually jot down a list of
fears or phobias they are aware of.
 I will encourage them to think about personal fears as well as those
they've heard about or seen in movies or books.
 I will emphasize that there are no right or wrong answers; the goal is to
generate ideas related to the topic.
Step: 3
 I will divide the class into small groups of 5-6 students each. Instruct
them to share their lists within their groups.
 I will encourage students to discuss the reasons behind their choices and
whether they believe these fears are common or unique.
Step: 4
 I will bring the class back together and facilitate a group discussion.
 I will ask each group to share some of the fears or phobias they discussed
within their small groups.
Teaching Vocabulary Session:
I will begin by explaining the importance of understanding key vocabulary
related to the topic of fears and phobias. Knowing the meaning of key
vocabulary will help students comprehend the listening extracts more
effectively. In this session, I will do the following:
  I will provide students with a list of key vocabulary words related to fears
and phobias.
 I will include words such as phobia, nyctophobia, arachnophobia,
cynophobia, aquaphobia, and coulrophobia.
 I will display the list on a projector.
 I will instruct students to take a few minutes to review the list
individually.
 I will ask them to make educated guesses about the meanings of these
words based on their prior knowledge or any root words they recognize.
 I will organize students into pairs or small groups and encourage them to
discuss their interpretations of the vocabulary words and share any related
experiences or examples they might have.
 I will direct students to use dictionaries or online resources to look up the
definitions of the provided vocabulary words.
 I will have each group or pair present their findings to the class. This can
include sharing the definitions they found, discussing any interesting
etymologies, and providing examples of how the words are used in
context.

Asking Questions Session:

To run this session, I will create a list of questions and ask them to the students.
A sample list of questions can be like the following:

 What is phobia?
 Can you name three examples of phobias?
 What symptoms may someone experience if they suffer from a phobia?
 What is the impact of phobias on social relationships?
 What are some causes of phobias in individuals?
b. While-listening session
Question 1-8
Listen to the audio carefully and decide whether the following statements are
TRUE or FALSE.

1. A phobia is a common form of depression.

2. According to the expert, when fear becomes exaggerated and irrational, it
is considered a phobia.
 3. Common phobias mentioned include a fear of darkness, flying, and
clowns.
4. Symptoms of phobias can include an increased heart rate, dizziness, and
excessive sweating.
5. According to the expert, if a child grows up with a parent who has a
phobia, they are less likely to develop the same irrational fear.
6. Traumatic past events, such as falling into a swimming pool, are
mentioned as potential triggers for phobias.
7. Jan suggests that people consciously put themselves in scary situations
because they enjoy feeling pain.
8. Ben admits to having a fear of heights but denies having any fear of
public speaking.

Questions 9-18
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D

9. What is the most common form of anxiety disorder mentioned in the

interview?
A. Depression
B. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
C. Phobia
D. Panic Disorder

10.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common phobia in the

interview?
A. Fear of spiders
B. Fear of heights
C. Fear of darkness (nyctophobia)
D. Fear of public speaking
11.According to the expert, what are some symptoms of having a phobia?
A. Laughter and excitement
B. Increased heart rate and dizziness
C. Calmness and relaxation
D. Improved concentration

12.How does the expert describe the impact of phobias on social

relationships?
A. They strengthen relationships
B. They have no impact
C. They can have a real impact
D. They are completely isolated incidents
 13.What is mentioned as a potential cause of developing phobias, according
to the expert?
A. Genetic factors
B. Traumatic past events
C. Random chance
D. Lack of education

14.In the second extract, what sensation does Jan say people experience
when consciously putting themselves in scary situations?
A. Calmness
B. Boredom
C. Rapid heartbeat or sweaty palms
D. Sleepiness

15.According to Jan in the second extract, what is the 'fight or flight'

response triggered?
A. Relaxation
B. Real danger
C. Non-essential systems
D. Lack of energy

16.Why do people enjoy feeling scared in situations like riding roller

coasters or watching horror movies, according to Jan?
A. They enjoy feeling pain
B. They experience a sense of euphoria or an adrenaline rush
C. They want to run away
D. They want to face real danger

17.What is Liz's phobia mentioned in the third extract?

A. Fear of spiders
B. Fear of needles and injections
C. Fear of clowns
D. Fear of heights

18.What are Ben's mentioned fears or phobias in the third extract?

A. Fear of spiders and heights
B. Fear of clowns and injections
C. Fear of lifts and public speaking
D. Fear of darkness and public places

Questions 20-25
Listen to the audio carefully, and fill in the gaps with appropriate words.
Nearly everyone fears something, but when the fear becomes irrational, it's a
20.__________, the most common anxiety disorder.

Common phobias include fear of animals, spiders; fear of darkness or

21.__________; fear of clowns, flying, or public speaking.

If you have a phobia, you may experience symptoms like increased heart rate,
dizziness, or 22.__________.

Imagine a friend has a pet tarantula. If you're not a fan of spiders, you may not
enjoy his house, but if you're an 23.__________ sufferer, you'd refuse to visit.

Causes of phobias include growing up with a phobic parent or a traumatic event,

often during 24.__________.